One More Race.

Last minute filings opened another political race at the County level yesterday afternoon. The filing period ended yesterday at 5 p.m.

James (Jim) Hunter IV filed for the position of County Auditor as a Republican and became the only oppositon to incumbent Shirley Norris, also a Republican.

Gary Lyster, Republican, also entered the run for the unexpired term of the County Coroner.

Long time County Prosecutor David Dally will face opponent Susan F. Butler in the bid for Circuit Judge - Circuit 29 Division 2. Butler filed a little before noon on Monday. Both candidates filed as Republicans.

County candidates Edie Swingle Neil, Recorder of Deeds, Dean Dankelson for Prosecuting Attorney, Stephen H. Hold, Colector of Revenue and Richard Copeland, Associate Judge of Circuit Court, Division 5, all filed as Republicans, will run unopposed.

A complete list of County, State, and Federal candidates is published inside todays Mail.

County Candidates

Associate Judge of Circuit Court -

Div. 4

(I)R - Joseph W. "Joe" Schoeberl,

Carthage

R - Gayle Crane, Joplin

Associate Judge of Circuit Court -

Div. 5

(I)R - Richard Copeland, Joplin

Presiding Commissioner of

County Commission

(I) R - Danny Hensley, Carthage

R - Helen (Kathy) Rowland, Joplin

D - Jana S. Dahmen, Carl Junction

Clerk of the Circuit Court

(I) D - Kathleen Leary McGuire, Joplin

R - Linda Williams, Carl Junction

R - Kaare "Cory" Gjeruldsen, Sarcoxie

Clerk of the County Commission

R - John L. Putnam, Carthage

R - Jim Lobbey, Carthage

R - Alan Bull, Carthage

R - Randy Stanley, Joplin

R - Craig J. Putnam, Carthage

Recorder of Deeds

(I) R -Edie Swingle Neil, Carthage

Prosecuting Attorney

R - Dean Dankelson, Carl Junction

Collector of Revenue

(I)R - Stephen H. Holt, Carthage

County Auditor

(I) R - Shirley Norris, Carthage

R - James (Jim) Hunter IV, Carthage

County Coroner (unexpired term)

R -Mike Randolph, Carthage

R - Gary Lyster, Carl Junction

D - Ronald C. Mosbaugh, Joplin

Federal and State Candidates

U.S. Senate

DEM James J. Askew

St. Louis, MO 63129

DEM Jay Nixon

Jefferson City, MO 65101

DEM Andrew Ostrowski

Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

DEM Bob Buck

Thayer, MO 65791

REP Joseph (Joe) France

St. Louis, MO 63129

REP Joseph A. Schwan

St. Louis, MO 63105-3228

REP John R. Alsup

St. Charles, MO 63301

REP Christopher (Kit) Bond

Mexico, MO 65265

REP Douglas E. Jones

Springfield, MO 65807

REP Joyce P. Lea

Kansas City, MO 64112

LIB Tamara A. Millay

St. Louis, MO 63121

LIB Martin Lindstedt

Granby, MO 64844

REF James F. Newport

Blue Springs, MO 64015

UST Curt Frazier

Springfield, MO 65809

U.S. Representative - District 7

DEM Marc Perkel

Springfield, MO 65802

REP Roy Blunt

Strafford, MO 65757

LIB Mike Harman

Dunnegan, MO 65640

LIB Doug Burlison

Springfield, MO 65802

State Senate - District 32

DEM Doug Brooks

Joplin, MO 64804

REP Marvin Singleton

Seneca, MO 64865

REP Ron Richard

Joplin, MO 64804

State Representative - District 126

DEM Stanley Walker

Carthage, MO 64836

DEM Mary Ireland

Nevada, MO 64772

REP Martin (Bubs) Hohulin

Lamar, MO 64759

Circuit Judge - Circuit 29 Division 2

REP David C. Dally

Carthage, MO 64836

REP Susan F. Butler

Joplin, MO 64801

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

Like most, I'm just a little tired of all the calls wantin' me ta change long distance telephone service. Doesn't seem ta matter what time a day, them calls keep comin'.

Well, I got the topper the other day. The call came in with a different twist. They were sellin' a service that was supposed ta put an end to harassin' phone calls.

Now I suppose the best way for someone ta find out who gets upset with irritatin' calls is to call and irritate someone. The person on the other end of the line seemed real upset that there wasn't any interest in the service at this location.

We have, over the years, tried to come up with polite ways to get these callers off our line. It started with "send us the info, we'll take a look." Then moved to "we don't buy anything over the phone." Recently, the most effective response was initiated. Ya hang up. It ain't too polite, but they seem ta get the message.

This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.

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Fast Trip

Growing Your Community

A local Chamber of Commerce has many roles to play and should reflect the needs of a growing community.

Through committees, networking events, and specialized programs, the organization should offer an avenue for input and involvement with the leadership of the community.

In many instances, a Chamber of Commerce is the only local association of business people and professionals that address the total needs of an entire community.

It is typical to see those people who have the largest financial stake in the community as members of a local Chamber organization. This represents business interests, large and small, and presents a unique opportunity for common goals to foster a common good.

Besides acting as a networking opportunity, a Chamber should also focus on the larger challenges of the community. This includes economic, industrial, and tourism development that brings new trade dollars and jobs to the community.

Civic development, as a way to improve the overall quality of life for residents and busineesses of the community, is another effective role of a Chamber.

Many consider membership in a Chamber of Commerce an investment, not a contribution. Some reinforce this by noting the fact that the IRS considers membership fees tax-deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense.

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